Rod building components

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#15
January 06, 2016, 03:56:11 AM
Thank you everyone for you help. I placed a partial order with utmost, a suppler I have dealt with in the past. I have to decide what cork grips I want to build with....I know one piece is not going to work. I have to study the blank and lay out different patterns. Think I mentioned it before that I am building this rod for my wife (Ruth) It's a special build so I'm going to take my time with it.

Joe   
"I don't know the key to success,but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."

sdlehr

#16
January 06, 2016, 04:36:47 AM
Joe, I know you said you don't like to deal with Mudhole, but their cork jig can make some beautiful grips.... just saying.... it's on my list of things to do when I run out of other things to do....

Sid
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Reel 224

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January 06, 2016, 12:40:04 PM Last Edit: January 06, 2016, 12:41:52 PM by Reel 224
Quote from: sdlehr on January 06, 2016, 04:36:47 AM
Joe, I know you said you don't like to deal with Mudhole, but their cork jig can make some beautiful grips.... just saying.... it's on my list of things to do when I run out of other things to do....

Sid
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Sid: I know Mudhole has a lot of rod building supplies but I don't like the way they skin you with postal charges, and I found that there help isn't that actions to give any help, just my experience. I have been given lots of sources here and like I said I'm going to lay out a design and find a source that can supply with the material I will need and be willing to help me with any advice or question I have. I feel I need to explain. I am not a seasoned rod builder, I built probably five rods so far.

Joe       
"I don't know the key to success,but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."

Newell Nut

#18
January 06, 2016, 12:55:59 PM
I assume you know if dealing with cork you will need a set of reamers. Don't want to crack it on a fit that is too snug.

Reel 224

#19
January 06, 2016, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: Newell Nut on January 06, 2016, 12:55:59 PM
I assume you know if dealing with cork you will need a set of reamers. Don't want to crack it on a fit that is too snug.

Yes, I will have to make a reamer for that dia. rod .730" &.700" This is a project in progress. I'm not to sure where I'm going with this build, I am going to sit down and try cooler patterns for the wrap and under wrap for the guides etc...etc. I don't know if I'm over thinking this, however I come from an Engineering background and we tend to over think everything ;D ;D

Joe
"I don't know the key to success,but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."
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